Gobelin Stitch is one of the most useful Needlepoint (or Embroidery) stitches there is. The name is derived from the Famous French Tapestries that were made at the Gobelins factory near Paris.

Quoted and paraphrased from the dust jacket flap (always a source of info)
"Like Bargello, Gobelin Stitch covers several threads (of canvas) with each stitch. It goes very quickly, is economical with wool and needs no printed pattern on the canvas.

This interesting book is suitable for beginners, it would also be helpful to even the most experienced stitchers for perfecting and refining their technique.

There are basic directions, then 70 examples. !6 of them in full color. This includes many borders, one of the things Gobelin Stitch is perfect for.

Several of the samples are Scandinavian, Gobelin Stitch is very popular in these northern countries. There are designs influenced by Pre-Columbian, African and Egyptian Art.

In skimming through the book I find that even the charts for complex stitch patterns are clear and understandable.

The projects include:
6 Scandinavian Projects Designs
7 Persian and Eastern European Designs
5 American Patchwork Designs
7 American Indian Designs (North, South & Central American)
4 African Designs
9 Egyptian Designs

This is a unique book about an interesting & useful stitch.

It does not state the publication year however the book was copyrighted in 1980 so it must be around then. Charles Scribner's Sons was the publisher. This is a hard cover book with 185 pages.

Gobelin Stitch Embroidery is in Very Good condition. There is no yellowing of the page edges and the spine is tight. The Dust jacket has very little edge wear.

Gobelin Stitch is one of the most useful Needlepoint (or Embroidery) stitches there is. The name is derived from the Famous French Tapestries that were made at the Gobelins factory near Paris.

Quoted and paraphrased from the dust jacket flap (always a source of info)
"Like Bargello, Gobelin Stitch covers several threads (of canvas) with each stitch. It goes very quickly, is economical with wool and needs no printed pattern on the canvas.

This interesting book is suitable for beginners, it would also be helpful to even the most experienced stitchers for perfecting and refining their technique.

There are basic directions, then 70 examples. !6 of them in full color. This includes many borders, one of the things Gobelin Stitch is perfect for.

Several of the samples are Scandinavian, Gobelin Stitch is very popular in these northern countries. There are designs influenced by Pre-Columbian, African and Egyptian Art.

In skimming through the book I find that even the charts for complex stitch patterns are clear and understandable.

The projects include:
6 Scandinavian Projects Designs
7 Persian and Eastern European Designs
5 American Patchwork Designs
7 American Indian Designs (North, South & Central American)
4 African Designs
9 Egyptian Designs

This is a unique book about an interesting & useful stitch.

It does not state the publication year however the book was copyrighted in 1980 so it must be around then. Charles Scribner's Sons was the publisher. This is a hard cover book with 185 pages.

Gobelin Stitch Embroidery is in Very Good condition. There is no yellowing of the page edges and the spine is tight. The Dust jacket has very little edge wear.